Population of Chandigarh - The beautiful city
of Chandigarh is one of the best places to live in India. Touching the
borders of Haryana, Punjab and Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh is a city
and also a union territory in India. The city also holds the crown of
one of the cleanest and well planned cities of India. It serves the
capital of two states: Haryana and Punjab. Just like other cities and
union territories of India, Population of Chandigarh too has
increased in the last decade from 2001 to 2011. However it has grown on
an average of 4% every year, but the current estimates suggest that
Population of Chandigarh is increasing at a very high rate. The current
Population of Chandigarh city is 1,123,983 as compared to its
metropolitan area population of 1,209,456. Urban industrialization and
infrastructural growth in Chandigarh is inviting people from Punjab and
other states of India to settle in this mega city. Chandigarh also
witnesses a rapid growth in its population density which stands at 7900
persons per square kilometer.

Current Population of Chandigarh in 2015 is
1,123,983
With an annual growth rate of 5% in population, Chandigarh is presently home to 1,123,983 people. Chandigarh with a descent growth in its population every year is all set to become a mega city. Total number of people living in Chandigarh is estimated to be 1.1 million.

Population of Chandigarh in 2014 was
1,080,753
As of 2014, total number of people living in Chandigarh was estimated to be 10 million.

Population of Chandigarh in 2013 was
1,039,186

Population
of Chandigarh in 2012
Population of Chandigarh is increasing at a growth rate of 4% every
year. From 10,54,686 figures in 2011, Chandigarh metro area population
increased to 10,66,709. Its city population also witnessed a increase
from 960,787 to 999,218 in 2012.

Population of Chandigarh in 2011
According to recent census of India 2011, Chandigarh's metropolitan
area population was estimated to be 1,054,686. Its city population was
estimated to be 960,787. This includes 55% males and 45% females in the
dream city of Chandigarh. Literacy rate in the city stands at 86.77%
much above the national literacy rate.

Population by Religion in Chandigarh
People following various religions and traditions live together in
dream city of Chandigarh. People from Sikh (Punjabi) community forms a
majority of Population in Chandigarh. English, Hindi and Punjabi are
widely spoken languages in the city. Punjabi is the official language of
Chandigarh.

Sex Ratio in Chandigarh
With 829 females present for every 1000 males, Sex ratio in Chandigarh
is still not up to the mark as compared to national figure of 940:1000.
Although Government has taken several steps to improve sex ratio in the
union territory but there is still long way to go.

Literacy Rate in Chandigarh
Literacy Rate is a good indicator of education level in a city or
country. Chandigarh literacy rate stands at 86.77% which is much better
than overall literacy rate of India at 74.04%. As Chandigarh is a
growing city, literacy rate in the near future needs more improvement.

Future Population of Chandigarh
According to recent growth of Population in Chandigarh, the population
of this grand city will witness a growth of 100% in the next 8 years. By
2021, Population of Chandigarh is estimated to be over 19.5 laks. This
growth will be doubled as compare to 40% increase in population of
Chandigarh between years 2001 to 2011.